Urgent operation

[Everdean]

Hello. After an MRi scan, I have been diagnosed with cervical stenosis and lumbar stenosis. Its also mentioned in my notes the name Courda Equina.I've been told I need an urgent operation. I was referred to a hospital and put on the waiting list 4 weeks ago. My Dr rang me about another issue and I told her that I was waiting to hear from the hospital. She found a letter , which I hadn't received. But in it I was told to ring the hospital on July fourth with a reference No. And a code . Which I did this morning. After a long wait I got through to a young man in a hurry. He said he didn't need a code etc just my NHS No. And said I have a 39 week wait. I was in shock and couldn't think what else to say. I am in a lot of pain and find it very hard to walk or stand for long.Not sure what to do now. Any suggestions would be helpful please.Thankyou

[Jenat]

your GP might be able to fast track you so worth asking him/her.

[Everdean in reply to Jenat]

Thankyou

[LM100]

My friend had some success bringing an op forward when both she and GP wrote to consultant about how her symptoms were affecting her (completely different condition though)

[Everdean in reply to LM100]

Thankyou